Test Engineer

VMC Group; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking a Test Engineer in New Jersey to lead validation for vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. You will conduct tests in-house and with suppliers, coordinate external testing, and manage projects with labs and customers.

The role requires strong test planning, execution, and documentation, with travel 25–50% (including possible international travel). Bachelor's in engineering and hands-on lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems - preferred
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
• Coordinate external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Confident communicator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

4–6 years mechanical engineering

Experience with elastomers/metals/manufacturing/QA

Tools

Lab equipment

Data acquisition systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Test Engineer is responsible for all aspects of product, material and system validation for a wide range of vibration isolation and seismic/noise control products. This position independently performs and coordinates testing in-house and at select supplier partners and supports seismic testing, manages the projects with the labs and customers, secures contractors and execute.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities Not Limited To

• Using independent discretion and judgment, identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
• Coordinate and actively manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required

Responsible for performing all testing at internal and external labs

• Using independent discretion and judgment, identify, plan for and ensure proper tools and equipment are in place to allow for proper and timely testing
• Coordinate and actively manage external shake testing of nonstructural building components
• Plan for and handle all advance test preparation and manage the testing process
• Perform physical tests on materials, products and customer supplied equipment
• Prepare mechanical test fixtures, including non-precision machining to alter test apparatus
• Perform material acceptance and diagnostic tests
• Administer and develop a wide range of testing and development protocols
• Perform calibration tests and measurements on equipment
• Support Quality as required

Manage customer expectations

• Proactively communicate with internal teams, labs, external teams and customers regarding status of project
• Support with writing the project test plan per the project engineers analysis and scope.

Create clear and concise documents as required by the project test plan

• Collect the test data to prepare and issue a well written, timely, comprehensive, and professional report document which summarizes and validates the result of all test procedures. These documents reflect the character and integrity of the testing process and outcome

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas) and Microsoft Project
• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Confident communicator with strong follow-through

Work Environment & Requirements

• Laboratory setting with occasional extended hours
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and operate lab equipment and mechanical tools
• Travel required (25–50%), including possible international travel

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (4–6 years of progressive mechanical engineering work)
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory machinery and data collection systems - preferred
• Experience with elastomers, metals, manufacturing, or quality assurance

At VMC Group we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well‑being, growth, and financial security.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary Description

70,000 to 85,000 yearly